Sigma’s 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS is a compact telephoto zoom lens. With a
range that is useful for candid portraiture, capturing children playing
in the backyard, amateur sports or even wildlife at the zoo this lens is
usually the lens that photographers reach for first. It’s great on
vacation for capturing scenic details or even groups of flowers in a
garden. The Sigma 70-300mm offers a 4 to 1 zoom ratio in a compact lens
that is easily carried in your camera bag or left on the camera as you
travel; and the images are magnificent. It also has a minimum focusing
distance of 59 inches & allows macro photography & high close-up
capabilities with a maximum magnification of 1:3.9.

The high performance telephoto zoom lens is ideal for digital SLR cameras. This lens has two SLD glass elements in the front lens group and one in the rear lens group It is able to shoot with maximum magnification 1:2 at the focal length of 300 mm. It’s the ideal lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range.

New coating reduces Ghost and Flare.

The new multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost, which is a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance through the entire zoom range.

It is equipped with three pieces of SLD glass for high image quality

This lens has two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements in the front lens group and one in the rear lens group, the lens has excellent correction of chromatic aberration through the entire zoom range.

Macro shooting with maximum magnification 1:2

High optical performance is demonstrated throughout the entire zoom range. It also has a switch that converts the lens to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a minimum focusing distance of 95cm (37.4 inches). In normal mode the minimum focusing distance is 150cm (59.1 inches) at all zoom settings. Maximum magnification between 200mm and 300mm is 1:2.9 to 1:2

Product Warranty, By Sigma Photo Beginning July 1, 2013, all brand new Sigma Products purchased from aurhorized Sigma dealers are covered under the 1 year America warranty (North and South America)
and U.S.A. extended warranties for a period of four (4) years against
defects in manufacturing and workmanship only. Your warranty period
begins the day you purchase your Sigma camera, lens and/or flash and
runs for a period of four years total from that date. (Please refer to
the warranty policy included with your product
for each Sigma Product). Please note that the Sigma warranty is valid
only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. Grey market
products will not qualify for the Sigma warranty coverage.

When sending your Sigma product in for warranty service, please be
sure to include the warranty card as well a copy of the original sales
receipt as proof of purchase date (the start date of your warranty).
Anything deemed beyond normal use will void any and all warranties. As
always, our goal is to serve and support our customers. Products
purchased prior to July 1, 2013 are subject to the previous warranty
policy listed below.

Sigma offers a 90 day warranty for factory refurbished products.

Products purchased prior to July 1, 2013 Prior to July 1, 2013:All
new Sigma products purchased from authorized Sigma dealers are
protected by a 1 year America warranty (North and South America) and
U.S.A. extended warranties where applicable. Sigma offers a 90 day
warranty for any product purchased as a refurbished item.

When sending your Sigma product in for warranty service, please be
sure to include the warranty card as well as a copy of the original
sales receipt as proof of purchase date (the start date of your
warranty). Anything deemed beyond normal use will void any and all
warranties. As always, our goal is to serve and support our customers.

Service Request C.R.IS, Camera Repair Japan, and Bigston Corporation

For products out of warranty, we provide a free estimate.

Warranty Card and Purchase Receipt are required for warranty service.

Sigma Corporation and Authorized Sigma Service Centers are not responsible for lost or damaged shipments.

We recommend you insure and track your package. Shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer.

Please Note: In order to expedite service, your
Sigma product may be forwarded to one of our authorized repair
facilities. In this case, you may receive an estimate or other
communication regarding the service directly from them.